Rivalries can get heated in the UFC, and some fighters might cross a line. Dustin Poirier, the former UFC interim lightweight champ, is fed up with Conor McGregor‘s antics. The Irish star had made several comments about him and his wife. The ‘Diamond’ recently addressed these disrespectful comments.
Poirier was in the studio with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. The lightweight veteran revealed his dislike for Conor McGregor. The Louisiana native didn’t mince words about his Irish rival’s behavior. Poirier admitted McGregor’s tweets make him want to beat him.
Dude, he crossed lines you can’t come back from… I want to whip his a** [when I see his tweets]… He’s trying to bring that out of me. He wants me to fire back.
Dustin Poirier via The MMA Hour
It seems ‘Notorious’ has a knack for getting under people’s skin. In the lead-up to their trilogy fight, McGregor had talked trash about Poirier’s wife. This didn’t sit well with Poirier. The two fighters have a long history, having faced off three times in the UFC. The score is 2-1 for Poirier, with his second win coming via a leg break injury, which the Irishman suffered.
Conor McGregor hasn’t graced the Octagon since. The bad blood continues to simmer despite the trilogy being settled. This feud highlights the personal nature of MMA rivalries. It’s not just about the fight in the octagon anymore. As for Poirier, his last fight against Islam Makhachev was potentially his last fight. Whether he would be ready to hang up the gloves remains to be seen.
Dustin Poirier talks about his fighting future
The world of mixed martial arts is ever-changing, but some fighters remain constant. Veteran fighter Dustin Poirier is one such warrior. At 35, the UFC lightweight contender isn’t fully ready to call it quits. Despite a recent loss, Dustin Poirier‘s fighting spirit remains unbroken.
Dustin Poirier talks about his fighting future (via PennLive.Com)Poirier shared his thoughts on his fighting future in a candid interview. He talked about taking a measured approach, staying fit, and weighing his options. ‘Diamond’ is scouting for potential offers he might get and wants to stay close to fighting shape.
Just trying to make sure I run all the things I need to correctly. Staying in the gym. Not getting too far out of [fighting] shape. And that’s it. You know, kinda see what’s next. See what offers I get. See what excites me. Just go with the flow.
Dustin Poirier via Zain Bando of MMAKO
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The Louisiana native is keeping busy outside the octagon as well. He’s juggling several businesses, including his popular hot sauce brand as well as his Good Fight Foundation. Despite the uncertainty of his career, Poirier remains a fan favorite. He’s not rushing into anything, but he’s not ruling anything out either.
